Ghillie

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Meaning
Ghillie means "servant" or "lad" in Scottish Gaelic. It is a nickname typically given to someone who works as a hunting or fishing guide, as well as a term used for a type of shoe or boot.
Popularity
Ghillie is not a common name, and its popularity varies greatly depending on the region or country. It has not appeared in the top 1000 names in the United States, according to Social Security Administration data.

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Ghillie Name meanings & History

Ghillie means "servant" or "lad" in Scottish Gaelic. It is a nickname typically given to someone who works as a hunting or fishing guide, as well as a term used for a type of shoe or boot. The origin of this word dates from the late 16th century, from the Scottish Gaelic gille, "lad, servant", cognate with the Irish giolla. Ghillie can be used as both a first name or a nickname. It is most commonly used in Scotland and among Scottish expats, but can be used by anyone inspired by Scottish culture or the hunting and fishing lifestyle.

Zodiac Sign of Ghillie: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Ghillie:

G: Go-getter,Gregarious,Goof-off,Genuine

H: Hobnobbing,Hyper,Heart's Desire,Hope,Haggle

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

L: Legal,Luscious,Lover,Lazy,Liaison,Languid,Lovely

E: Enliven,Exaggerate,Enlighten,Environment,Expressive,Entertain

Ghillie is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Unintellectual name
  • a Wholesome name

Related Names to Ghillie

Similar names include Gille, Gilley, Gilly, and Ghillian.